South Jackson murder suspect appears in court

JACKSON, Tenn. – Arthur Johnson, who was arrested for the Susan Cove murder in September, had his first court appearance Wednesday morning.

On September 19th at approximately 8 p.m., Jackson Police Department officers were dispatched to a shooting in Susan Cove in south Jackson.

When they arrived, 41-year-old Ryan Mills was found inside a residence with multiple gunshot wounds. Mills was taken to a local hospital where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

Arthur Johnson, 29, was discovered nearby and appeared to be suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was also taken to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

As of Monday, October 7, Johnson was charged with first-degree murder and is in custody at the Madison County Justice Complex. Johnson made his first court appearance Wednesday morning.